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Neuroblastoma Market

Neuroblastoma Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, Analysis: By Diagnosis: MIBG Scan, Imaging, Biopsy; By Treatment: Medication, Surgery, Chemotherapy, Radiation Therapy, Stem Cell Transplantation, Immunotherapy, Monoclonal Antibody Treatment; By Age Group; By End User; Regional Analysis; Supplier Landscape; 2024-2032

Neuroblastoma Market Outlook

The neuroblastoma market size is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.4% during the forecast period of 2024-2032, driven by the increasing incidence of cancer and rising preference for personalised medicine across the major markets.

 

Neuroblastoma Market Overview

Neuroblastoma is an extracranial tumor, originating from neural crest progenitor cells. It has a high prevalence in children. 37% of the overall patients are infants, and around 90% of the patients are younger than 5 years of age. The United States witnesses around 650 new cases annually, with a prevalence of 1 case per 7,000 live births.

 

Neuroblastoma accounts for 15% of the overall pediatric cancers. Consequently, effective treatment has been a major area of attention amongst scientists, propelling the neuroblastoma market share. While the disease can occur anywhere along the sympathetic nervous system, it majorly arises in the adrenal glands. With heterogeneity in tumor grade, stage and location, treatment modalities vary across observation, surgical interventions, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and immunotherapy.

 

The neuroblastoma market growth is driven by rising preference and adoption of gene therapies to offer precise and personalized treatment to patients. In November 2023, researchers at the University of Texas developed a gene therapy to pre-treat neuroblastoma tumors by expanding blood vessels surrounding a tumor. The potential treatment can be used to enhance the efficacy of drugs to regress tumor size.

 

Neuroblastoma Market Trends

Key Trend  Impact

Surge in Clinical Trials and Research Initiatives
With a deeper understanding of human physiology and biotech associated technical advancements, targeted therapy, immunology, and personalized medicine have emerged as a promising treatment strategy. 
Emphasis on Early Detection  Development of novel biomarkers and diagnostic methods, aimed at determining most effective and accurate treatment early to stop disease progression is a significant market trend.
Rising Collaborations to Drive Awareness Collaborations among research institutions, pharmaceutical companies and non-profit organizations are contributing to neuroblastoma market value. Investments and awareness initiatives are expected to influence the market positively in coming years.
Increased Focus on Improving Quality of Life With improvement in treatment alternatives, there is an emphasis on long-term health and prevention of tumor recurrence. This includes addressing late effects of cancer treatment such as hearing loss and developmental delays among others.

 

Neuroblastoma Market Segmentation

Market Breakup by Diagnosis

  • MIBG Scan
  • Imaging
  • Biopsy

 

The market segmentation by diagnosis includes MIBG scan, imaging, and biopsy. MIBG (Metaiodobenzylguanidine) scan is a nuclear medicine imaging technique that helps in tumor visualization throughout the body using a special camera. Imaging techniques include MRI, CT scans and ultrasounds. Biopsy helps in confirming the presence of cancerous cells and provides an insight into tumor type and characteristics.

 

Market Breakup by Treatment

  • Medication
  • Surgery
  • Chemotherapy
  • Radiation Therapy
  • Stem Cell Transplantation
  • Immunotherapy
  • Monoclonal Antibody Treatment

 

To meet the rising neuroblastoma market demand, the market segmentation addresses the treatment landscape as well. It includes medication, surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, stem cell transplantation, immunotherapy, and monoclonal antibody treatment. It varies based on grade, size, and location of tumor.

 

Market Breakup by End Users

  • Hospitals
  • Specialty Clinics
  • Surgical Centers
  • Diagnostic Centers
  • Others

 

Market breakup by end users constitutes hospitals, specialty clinics, surgical centers, and diagnostic centers among others. Hospitals are the most prominent alternative of tumor detection amongst patients.

 

Market Breakup by Region

  • United States
  • EU-4 and the United Kingdom
    • Germany
    • France
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • United Kingdom
  • Japan
  • China

 

The neuroblastoma market report covers all major markets in the regional breakup. It includes United States, EU-4 (Germany, France, Italy, and Spain), United Kingdom, Japan as well as China. United States leads the market share, owing to its well-developed infrastructure along with the presence of several key healthcare and pharmaceutical players in the region. Asia Pacific is deemed to witness substantial growth in the forecast period, which can be attributed to increasing investments to improve the healthcare infrastructure.

 

Neuroblastoma Market: Competitor Landscape

The key features of the market report include patent analysis, grants analysis, clinical trials analysis, funding and investment analysis, partnerships, and collaborations analysis by the leading key players. The major companies in the market are as follows:

 

  • Eli Lilly and Company
  • Bayer AG
  • GE Healthcare
  • Beckman Coulter Inc
  • bioMerieux
  • BD Biosciences
  • Lonza Biologics Ltd
  • Sanofi S.A.
  • Pfizer Inc.
  • Cellectar Biosciences
  • Baxter International Inc.
  • APEIRON Biologics AG
  • United Therapeutics Corporation
  • Sartorious AG
  • MacroGenics, Inc.

 

Kindly note that this only represents a partial list of companies, and the complete list has been provided in the report.

 

Key Highlights of the Report

REPORT FEATURES DETAILS
Base Year 2023
Historical Period 2017-2023
Forecast Period 2024-2032
Scope of the Report

Historical and Forecast Trends, Industry Drivers and Constraints, Historical and Forecast Market Analysis by Segment:

  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment
  • Age Group
  • End User
  • Region
Breakup by Diagnosis
  • MIBG Scan
  • Imaging
  • Biopsy
Breakup by Treatment
  • Medication
  • Surgery 
  • Chemotherapy 
  • Radiation Therapy 
  • Stem Cell Transplantation
  • Immunotherapy 
  • Monoclonal Antibody Treatment
Breakup by Age Group
  • Infants
  • Children
  • Adolescents
Breakup by End User
  • Hospitals
  • Specialty Clinics 
  • Surgical Centers
  • Diagnostic Centers
  • Others
Breakup by Region
  • United States
  • EU-4 and the United Kingdom
  • Japan
  • China
Market Dynamics
  • Market Drivers and Constraints
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Porter’s Five Forces Model 
  • Key Demand Indicators
  • Key Price Indicators
  • Industry Events, Initiatives, and Trends 
  • Value Chain Analysis
Supplier Landscape
  • Market Structure
  • Company Profiles
    • Financial Analysis
    • Product Portfolio
    • Demographic Reach and Achievements
    • Mergers and Acquisitions
    • Certifications
Companies Covered
  • Eli Lilly and Company
  • Bayer AG
  • GE Healthcare
  • Beckman Coulter Inc
  • bioMerieux
  • BD Biosciences
  • Lonza Biologics Ltd 
  • Sanofi S.A.
  • Pfizer Inc.
  • Cellectar Biosciences
  • Baxter International Inc.
  • APEIRON Biologics AG
  • United Therapeutics Corporation
  • Sartorious AG
  • MacroGenics, Inc.

 

Key Queries Solved in the Neuroblastoma Market Report

  • How has the neuroblastoma market performed so far and how is it expected to perform in the coming years?
  • What are the major market trends influencing the market? 
  • What are the market's major drivers, opportunities, and restraints? 
  • Which regional market is expected to lead the market share in the forecast period? 
  • Which country is expected to experience expedited growth during the forecast period? 
  • How does the prevalence and incidence of neuroblastoma affect the market landscape?
  • How does the rise in the geriatric population impact the neuroblastoma market value?
  • What treatment type of neuroblastoma will dominate the market share? 
  • Which diagnostic method is expected to have a high market value in the coming years?
  • How will the ongoing clinical trials impact the market value during the forecast period? 
  • What are the factors driving regional disparities in neuroblastoma treatment and outcomes? 
  • What are the current unmet needs and challenges in the market?
  • How are partnerships, collaborations, mergers, and acquisitions among the key market players shaping the market dynamics?

 

*At Expert Market Research, we strive to always give you current and accurate information. The numbers depicted in the description are indicative and may differ from the actual numbers in the final EMR report.

1    Preface
    1.1    Objectives of the Study
    1.2    Key Assumptions 
    1.3    Report Coverage – Key Segmentation and Scope  
    1.4    Research Methodology
2    Executive Summary
3    Neuroblastoma Market Overview -8 Major Markets

    3.1     Neuroblastoma Market Historical Value (2017-2023) 
    3.2     Neuroblastoma Market Forecast Value (2024-2032)
4     Neuroblastoma Overview  
    4.1    Guidelines and Stages
    4.2    Pathophysiology
    4.3    Screening and Diagnosis
    4.4    Therapy Pathway 
5    Patient Profile
    5.1    Patient Profile Overview
    5.2    Patient Psychology and Emotional Impact Factors
    5.3    Risk Assessment and Therapy Success Rate
6     Neuroblastoma Epidemiology Analysis- 8 Major Markets
    6.1    Epidemiology Overview (2017-2032)
    6.2    8 Major Markets Epidemiology Scenario Overview (2017-2032)
    6.3    United States Neuroblastoma Epidemiology Forecast (2017-2032)
    6.4    EU-4 and United Kingdom Neuroblastoma Epidemiology Forecast (2017-2032)
        6.4.1    Germany Neuroblastoma Epidemiology Forecast (2017-2032)
        6.4.2    France Neuroblastoma Epidemiology Forecast (2017-2032)
        6.4.3    Italy Neuroblastoma Epidemiology Forecast (2017-2032)
        6.4.4    Spain Neuroblastoma Epidemiology Forecast (2017-2032)
        6.4.5    United Kingdom Neuroblastoma Epidemiology Forecast (2017-2032)
    6.5    Japan Neuroblastoma Epidemiology Forecast (2017-2032)
    6.6    China Neuroblastoma Epidemiology Forecast (2017-2032)
7    Neuroblastoma Market Landscape* - 8 Major Markets
    7.1     Neuroblastoma Developers Landscape
        7.1.1    Analysis by Year of Establishment
        7.1.2    Analysis by Company Size
        7.1.3    Analysis by Region
    7.2     Neuroblastoma Product Landscape
        7.2.1    Analysis by Diagnosis
        7.2.2    Analysis by Treatment
8    Neuroblastoma Treatment Challenges and Unmet Needs
    8.1    Treatment Pathway Challenges
    8.2    Compliance and Drop-Out Analysis
    8.3    Awareness and Prevention Gaps
9    Cost of Treatment
10     Neuroblastoma Market Dynamics

    10.1    Market Drivers and Constraints
    10.2    SWOT Analysis
    10.3    SWOT Analysis
        10.3.1    Strengths
        10.3.2    Weaknesses
        10.3.3    Opportunities
        10.3.4    Threats
    10.4    Porter’s Five Forces Model
        10.4.1    Bargaining Power of Suppliers
        10.4.2    Bargaining Power of Buyers
        10.4.3    Threat of New Entrants
        10.4.4    Threat of Substitutes
        10.4.5    Degree of Rivalry
    10.5    Key Demand Indicators
    10.6    Key Price Indicators
    10.7    Industry Events, Initiatives, and Trends 
    10.8    Value Chain Analysis
11     Neuroblastoma Market (2017-2032) Segmentation-8 Major Markets
    11.1    Neuroblastoma Market (2017-2032) by Diagnosis
        11.1.1    Market Overview 
        11.1.2    MIBG Scan
        11.1.3    Imaging
        11.1.4    Biopsy
    11.2    Neuroblastoma Market (2017-2032) by Treatment
        11.2.1    Market Overview
        11.2.2    Medication
        11.2.3    Surgery 
        11.2.4    Chemotherapy 
        11.2.5    Radiation Therapy 
        11.2.6    Stem Cell Transplantation
        11.2.7    Immunotherapy 
        11.2.8    Monoclonal Antibody Treatment
    11.3    Neuroblastoma Market (2017-2032) by Age Group
        11.3.1    Market Overview
        11.3.2    Infants
        11.3.3    Children
        11.3.4    Adolescents
    11.4    Neuroblastoma Market (2017-2032) by End User
        11.4.1    Market Overview
        11.4.2     Hospitals
        11.4.3    Specialty Clinics 
        11.4.4    Surgical Centers
        11.4.5    Diagnostic Centers
        11.4.6    Others
    11.5    Neuroblastoma Market (2017-2032) by Region
        11.5.1    Market Overview
        11.5.2    United States
        11.5.3    EU-4 and the United Kingdom
            11.5.3.1    Germany
            11.5.3.2    France
            11.5.3.3    Italy
            11.5.3.4    Spain
            11.5.3.5    United Kingdom    
        11.5.4    Japan
        11.5.5    China
12    United States Neuroblastoma Market (2017-2032)
    12.1    United States Neuroblastoma Market Historical Value (2017-2023) 
    12.2    United States Neuroblastoma Market Forecast Value (2024-2032)
    12.3    United States Neuroblastoma Market (2017-2032) by Diagnosis
        12.3.1    Market Overview 
        12.3.2    MIBG Scan
        12.3.3    Imaging
        12.3.4    Biopsy
    12.4    United States Neuroblastoma Market (2017-2032) by Treatment
        12.4.1    Market Overview
        12.4.2    Medication
        12.4.3    Surgery 
        12.4.4    Chemotherapy 
        12.4.5    Radiation Therapy 
        12.4.6    Stem cell transplantation
        12.4.7    Immunotherapy 
        12.4.8    Monoclonal Antibody Treatment
13    EU-4 and United Kingdom Neuroblastoma Market (2017-2032)
    13.1    EU-4 and United Kingdom Neuroblastoma Market Historical Value (2017-2023)
    13.2    EU-4 and United Kingdom Neuroblastoma Market Forecast Value (2024-2032)
    13.3    EU-4 and United Kingdom Neuroblastoma Market (2017-2032) by Diagnosis
        13.3.1    Market Overview 
        13.3.2    MIBG Scan
        13.3.3    Imaging
        13.3.4    Biopsy
    13.4    EU-4 and United Kingdom Neuroblastoma Market (2017-2032) by Treatment
        13.4.1    Market Overview
        13.4.2    Medication
        13.4.3    Surgery 
        13.4.4    Chemotherapy 
        13.4.5    Radiation Therapy 
        13.4.6    Stem cell transplantation
        13.4.7    Immunotherapy 
        13.4.8    Monoclonal Antibody Treatment
14    Japan Neuroblastoma Market (2017-2032)
    14.1    Japan Neuroblastoma Market Historical Value (2017-2023) 
    14.2    Japan Neuroblastoma Market Forecast Value (2024-2032)
    14.3    Japan Neuroblastoma Market (2017-2032) by Diagnosis
        14.3.1    Market Overview 
        14.3.2    MIBG Scan
        14.3.3    Imaging
        14.3.4    Biopsy
    14.4    Japan Neuroblastoma Market (2017-2032) by Treatment
        14.4.1    Market Overview
        14.4.2    Medication
        14.4.3    Surgery 
        14.4.4    Chemotherapy 
        14.4.5    Radiation Therapy 
        14.4.6    Stem cell transplantation
        14.4.7    Immunotherapy 
        14.4.8    Monoclonal Antibody Treatment
15    China Neuroblastoma Market (2017-2032)
    15.1    China Neuroblastoma Market Historical Value (2017-2023) 
    15.2    China Neuroblastoma Market Forecast Value (2024-2032)
    15.3    China Neuroblastoma Market (2017-2032) by Diagnosis
        15.3.1    Market Overview 
        15.3.2    MIBG Scan
        15.3.3    Imaging
        15.3.4    Biopsy
    15.4    China Neuroblastoma Market (2017-2032) by Treatment
        15.4.1    Market Overview
        15.4.2    Medication
        15.4.3    Surgery 
        15.4.4    Chemotherapy 
        15.4.5    Radiation Therapy 
        15.4.6    Stem cell transplantation
        15.4.7    Immunotherapy 
        15.4.8    Monoclonal Antibody Treatment
16    Regulatory Framework
    16.1.1    US FDA
    16.1.2    EU EMA
    16.1.3    JAPAN PMDA
    16.1.4    Others
17    Patent Analysis
    17.1    Analysis by Type of Patent
    17.2    Analysis by Publication year
    17.3    Analysis by Issuing Authority
    17.4    Analysis by Patent Age
    17.5    Analysis by CPC Analysis
    17.6    Analysis by Patent Valuation 
    17.7    Analysis by Key Players
18    Grants  Analysis
    18.1    Analysis by Year
    18.2    Analysis by Amount Awarded
    18.3    Analysis by Issuing Authority
    18.4    Analysis by Grant Application
    18.5    Analysis by Funding Institute
    18.6    Analysis by NIH Departments
    18.7    Analysis by Recipient Organization 
19    Clinical Trials Analysis
    19.1     Analysis by Trial Registration Year
    19.2    Analysis by Trial Status
    19.3    Analysis by Trial Phase
    19.4    Analysis by Therapeutic Area
    19.5    Analysis by Geography
20    Funding and Investment Analysis
    20.1    Analysis by Funding Instances
    20.2    Analysis by Type of Funding
    20.3    Analysis by Funding Amount
    20.4    Analysis by Leading Players
    20.5    Analysis by Leading Investors
    20.6    Analysis by Geography
21    Partnership and Collaboration Analysis
    21.1    Analysis by Partnership Instances
    21.2    Analysis by Type of Partnership
    21.3    Analysis by Leading Players
    21.4    Analysis by Geography
22    Supplier Landscape
    22.1     Eli Lilly and Company
        22.1.1    Financial Analysis
        22.1.2    Product Portfolio
        22.1.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
        22.1.4    Mergers and Acquisition
        22.1.5    Certifications
    22.2    Bayer AG
        22.2.1    Financial Analysis
        22.2.2    Product Portfolio
        22.2.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
        22.2.4    Mergers and Acquisition
        22.2.5    Certifications
    22.3     GE Healthcare
        22.3.1    Financial Analysis
        22.3.2    Product Portfolio
        22.3.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
        22.3.4    Mergers and Acquisition
        22.3.5    Certifications
    22.4    Beckman Coulter Inc
        22.4.1    Financial Analysis
        22.4.2    Product Portfolio
        22.4.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
        22.4.4    Mergers and Acquisition
        22.4.5    Certifications
    22.5     bioMerieux
        22.5.1    Financial Analysis
        22.5.2    Product Portfolio
        22.5.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
        22.5.4    Mergers and Acquisition
        22.5.5    Certifications
    22.6     BD Biosciences
        22.6.1    Financial Analysis
        22.6.2    Product Portfolio
        22.6.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
        22.6.4    Mergers and Acquisition
        22.6.5    Certifications
    22.7    Lonza Biologics Ltd 
        22.7.1    Financial Analysis
        22.7.2    Product Portfolio
        22.7.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
        22.7.4    Mergers and Acquisition
        22.7.5    Certifications
    22.8    Sanofi S.A.
        22.8.1    Financial Analysis
        22.8.2    Product Portfolio
        22.8.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
        22.8.4    Mergers and Acquisition
        22.8.5    Certifications
    22.9     Pfizer Inc.
        22.9.1    Financial Analysis
        22.9.2    Product Portfolio
        22.9.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
        22.9.4    Mergers and Acquisition
        22.9.5    Certifications
    22.10    Cellectar Biosciences
        22.10.1    Financial Analysis
        22.10.2    Product Portfolio
        22.10.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
        22.10.4    Mergers and Acquisition
        22.10.5    Certifications
    22.11    Baxter International Inc.
        22.11.1    Financial Analysis
        22.11.2    Product Portfolio
        22.11.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
        22.11.4    Mergers and Acquisition
        22.11.5    Certifications
    22.12      APEIRON Biologics AG
        22.12.1    Financial Analysis
        22.12.2    Product Portfolio
        22.12.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
        22.12.4    Mergers and Acquisition
        22.12.5    Certifications
    22.13    United Therapeutics Corporation
        22.13.1    Financial Analysis
        22.13.2    Product Portfolio
        22.13.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
        22.13.4    Mergers and Acquisition
        22.13.5    Certifications
    22.14    Sartorious AG
        22.14.1    Financial Analysis
        22.14.2    Product Portfolio
        22.14.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
        22.14.4    Mergers and Acquisition
        22.14.5    Certifications
    22.15    MacroGenics, Inc.
        22.15.1    Financial Analysis
        22.15.2    Product Portfolio
        22.15.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
        22.15.4    Mergers and Acquisition
        22.15.5    Certifications
23     Neuroblastoma Market - Distribution Model (Additional Insight)
    23.1    Overview 
    23.2    Potential Distributors 
    23.3    Key Parameters for Distribution Partner Assessment 
24    Key Opinion Leaders (KOL) Insights (Additional Insight)
25    Company Competitiveness Analysis (Additional Insight)

    25.1    Very Small Companies
    25.2    Small Companies
    25.3    Mid-Sized Companies
    25.4    Large Companies
    25.5    Very Large Companies
26    Payment Methods (Additional Insight)
    26.1    Government Funded
    26.2    Private Insurance
    26.3    Out-of-Pocket

 

*Additional insights provided are customisable as per client requirements.

 

* The coverage of the Market Landscape section depends on the data availability and may cover a minimum of 80% of the total market. The EMR team strives to make this section as comprehensive as possible.

Key Questions Answered in the Report

The market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 2.4% during the forecast period of 2024-2032, driven by increasing prevalence of cancer across the major markets.

The market demand is driven by growth in clinical trials and research initiatives, emphasis on early detection of cancer and rising public private sector collaborations to drive awareness.

The adoption of gene therapies to offer personalised and accurate treatment to patients is a major market trend. In November 2023, the University of Texas researchers developed a gene therapy to pre-treat neuroblastoma tumors by expanding blood vessels surrounding it.

Based on diagnosis, the market is divided into MIBG scan, imaging, and biopsy.

Major end users include hospitals, specialty clinics, surgical centres, diagnostic centres, and others.

Medication, surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, stem cell transplantation, immunotherapy, and monoclonal antibody treatment are common treatments used to treat neuroblastoma.

The major regions of the market include the United States, Japan, China, EU-4, and the United Kingdom. EU-4 includes Germany, France, Italy, and Spain. 

Key players involved in the market are Eli Lilly and Company, Bayer AG, GE Healthcare, Beckman Coulter Inc., bioMerieux, BD Biosciences, Lonza Biologics Ltd., Sanofi S.A., Pfizer Inc., Cellectar Biosciences, Baxter International Inc., APEIRON Biologics AG, United Therapeutics Corporation, Sartorious AG and MacroGenics, Inc.

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